Movable Steering Columns: Reassembly

With bearing housing assembled, proceed as follows:

1. Install shift lever spring in bowl and slide bowl onto mast jacket. Install wave washer and lock plate.
2. Use suitable installer tool (Kent Moore J-23073) and pull shift tube into bowl.
   CAUTION: Do not push or tap on end of shift tube.

   Install thrust washer and retaining ring.

3. Install support to jacket. Insert screws through support in lock plate. Torque screws to 60 inch lbs.
4. Align lower bearing adapter notches in jacket and push in lower end of mast jacket. Shift tube should pilot in adapter. Install clip.
5. Assemble upper steering shaft, locking wedge, locking rod, bumper and yoke.
   NOTE: This operation necessary only on "Tilt-Telescope" steering wheels.
6. Assemble upper shaft, centering spheres, anti-lash spring and lower shaft. Install shaft assembly in shift tube from upper end.
7. Install ignition switch actuator rod through bowl from bottom and insert in slot in support. Extend rack downward from bearing housing. Assemble housing over steering shaft and engage rack over end of actuator rod.
8. Install tilt release lever. Hold lock shoes in disengaged position and assemble housing over steering shaft until the pivot pin holes line up. Install pivot pins.
9. With housing in full UP position, install guide, tilt spring and retainer. Install inner race and race seat.
10. Install tilt lever opening shield in housing. Remove tilt release lever, install housing cover and torque screws to 45 inch lbs.
11. Assemble buzzer switch and spring clip. Push switch and spring into hole in cover to the step with contacts toward lock cylinder bore.
12. Install turn signal switch wires and connector through cover, bearing housing and bowl. Push hazard warning knob in, install switch and torque screws to 35 inch lbs.
    NOTE: Short screw goes in hole nearest lock cylinder.
13. Install spring, spacer, no-back washer (if used) and lower steering shaft flange. Torque flange pinch bolt to 30 ft.lbs.
14. Install hazard warning knob and pull knob out. Install cancelling cam spring, cam and shaft lock.
15. Using a suitable tool (Kent Moore J-23131) depress shaft lock plate and install new snap ring in groove on shaft.
    NOTE: Turn signal switch assembly may be damaged if above procedure not followed.
16. Install tilt release lever, signal switch lever and hazard warning knob to proper torques. Install upper shift lever and drive in pivot pin.
17. Install lock in cover bore. Push in until snap ring pops into groove and lock cylinder is secured in cover. Install shaft lock cover and torque screws to 35 inch lbs.
18. Be sure lock cylinder is in LOCK position when installing the ignition switch. Put bowl (or shroud) in PARK. Be sure ignition switch is in LOCK. Fit actuator rod into switch and assemble to column. Torque the two screws to 35 inch lbs.
19. Install neutral-start back-up light switch. Do not tighten screws, as switch must be adjusted in car.
20. Install wire protector over wires and on mast jacket. Install mounting bracket.